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New blood pressure guidelines for older adults stir controversy
Adults age 60 and older often struggle to keep their blood pressure in check. Revised guidelines from two leading medical…
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Yoga for older adults beneficial for more than pain
Chronic pain is a Catch-22 for many older adults. More than half of community-dwelling adults over age 65, and up…
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Mayors pledge to encourage age-friendly cities
Making cities more age-friendly means getting those in charge on board with the idea. The Milken Institute is asking mayors…
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Does our new president’s age matter?
Donald Trump became the oldest person to take the presidential oath of office of Jan. 20. At age 70, he’s…
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Geriatric workforce training supports rural elderly
A shortage of qualified geriatric health providers to address the often complex health needs of rural seniors around the United…
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What reporters should know about falls in older adults
Comedians Chevy Chase and Dick Van Dyke are famous for their pratfalls. Their younger selves could take a tumble and…
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Health and aging stories to follow in 2017
The new year heralds a new administration and much uncertainty about what lies ahead for older adults’ health care. There…
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Skyrocketing drug prices put seniors’ health at risk
The average price of brand-name prescription drugs rose almost 130 times faster than inflation in 2015 — 15.5 percent compared…
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New report rates best states for older adults’ well-being
Hawaii tops the list of states with the highest well-being among adults over age 55 for the second consecutive year,…
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Covering the many challenges LGBTQ adults face as they age
Health concerns for aging members of the LGBT community are numerous and varied – from battling multiple chronic diseases due…